Industry News and Press
North Star Delivers Above the Arctic Circle
North Star Equipment Services played a crucial role in the Oliktok STP Dock project, a groundbreaking endeavor above the Arctic Circle. Our team provided and deployed four complete equipment packages that helped enable Cruz Construction to get the job done. PND...
Associate Member of the Year Award from AGC Alaska
We are incredibly honored to receive the Associate Member of the Year Award from AGC Alaska! A big thank you to the AGC team for this recognition. This achievement reflects our commitment to excellence and collaboration in the industry. We are grateful for the...
North Star Equipment Services Receives ConocoPhillips Alaska “Excellence in Safety” Award
North Star Equipment Services is proud to be recognized with the 2023 ConocoPhillips Alaska “Excellence in Safety” Award in the Specialty Division.
Crane operations in the dark of the night
North Star Equipment Services crane operators are confident and content working in the dark. Our extended winters in Alaska make for short days and long nights. Many of our crane rentals are on the North Slope which will go months without seeing daylight....
Crane operations in Alaska’s arctic Weather Climates
Everything works great at 72 degrees but much of the country doesn’t have that luxury. Making sure your crane and lifting equipment can operate properly at less than perfect conditions not only protects the assets but insures the safety of the operating crew. Using...
Pile Driving Application
The variety of drill rigs used in construction and pile driving applications has dramatically increased since the first steam driven pile driver in the 1800s. The first major task in most any construction project is the establishment of a sound and secure foundation...
Discover the Importance of Cranes for Construction in Alaska
Cranes are among the most critical pieces of equipment used on construction sites. Alaska’s oldest crane company, North Star Equipment Services, understands that Alaska’s unique terrain and climate presents challenges for construction companies and projects. That is...